The paper by Salvatori et al. (2023) examines methods to centre the experience and knowledge of farmers in implementing livestock protection measures. Through the LIFE MEDWOLF Project, implemented 2012-2017, local authorities, environmental associations, farming unions and individual farmers worked together to develop tailor-made damage prevention measures and assess their technical impact. Collaboration with farmers resulted in multiple modifications to the original project plan and an overall 50% reduction of livestock preyed upon on farms. This indicates the benefits of a collaborative approach to damage prevention.